it to Beaver' at a cash register. He says in a rather dripping tone “No, I don't know that”. Later, I noted his name for reporting to the market. Ironically, in this season of good will, it was Nicholas ... I...

We are celebrating our aniversary at Nicholas at the end of this month. A very generous client has given us a gift certificate. Given that there are more choices, would you chose the 3 course dinner? Is there any flexibility with...

seal, if you don’t mind sharing what your party was served for the price, I would enjoy knowing as well as the standout dishes. Was the “atmosphere” a big part of the reason you selected Nicholas to celebrate?...

Hi! Is Auberge Nicholas Flamel (3eme) still a very good and romantic restaurant? Can anyone tell me: 1) Approximate price per person (excluding wine); and 2) How many days in advance I should reserve if going in early summer? Merci

I am just dying to go back to Nicholas. Haven’t been back since June. Time flies. Hubby wants to go to Thyme Square tonight, instead.. Seems to be his favorite, lately. He said he’ll take me for Valentine’s Day...

of Nicholas' signature dishes that has been on the menu since day one (or soon thereafter). It’s a stellar dish and has never disappointed. As far as the service, I have always found it unobstusive and anticipatory, right...

I’m going with my mom this Sunday. I usually go for the bar but we’re sitting down since it’s momma’s day. :) Most likely we’ll just split the tasting menu so we can try everything, and share the wine...

Went to four spots that are a bit off the radar over the weekend, including a place that I find myself going to more and more these days.... We went to Indian Delight on Route 53 in Weymouth Saturday night, trying a number of...

! I should note that I’ve had rack of lamb a number of times at Nicholas, and they always de-bone the chops, leaving just one intact (for presentation). In fact, in the early days, they used to present the entire rack and...

LOL! Yeah, that foot-in-mouth thing can get you into trouble. I just made a banana-nut bread a few days ago. It’s pretty good, but if Nicholas's is better, it wouldn’t depress me. In fact, if his pastry chef...

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From Michael Bauer’s blog entry about the many restaurant critics losing their jobs http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/day?blogid=26&year=2008&month=09&day=04 "At the Contra Costa Times, food editor and restaurant...

, with only on a hint of tahini but strong bean flavor. Most of the other items are fine, but not especially good. LA VILLA: Serves competent to good Brazilian specials each day, but their Lebanese, the bulk of their menu, can be...

The Grinder’s own Nicholas Day unpacks the growing minicraze for mead in a thoughtful piece in Slate.

The eventual salvation of fisheries despoiled and ruined by greedy corporations? Possibly greedy corporations.